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8 REVIEW FALL 2015 HEAD OF SCHOOL John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 DEAN OF COMMUNICATIONS Cathy Morrison DEAN OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Susan Hoagland PHOTOGRAPHY Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Cathy Morrison Pfoertner Photography Steve Ryder P’15, P’17 Scott Wallem DESIGN Sarah Stec PRINTING John S. Swift Co., Inc.
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28 CONTRIBUTORS Susan Hoagland Kathleen Kennedy ’11 Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Sheila Moller P’07 Christine Ryder P’15, P’17 John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 EDITORIAL OFFICE (847) 615-3284 cmorrison@lfanet.org Admission Office (847) 615-3267 info@lfanet.org Alumni Office (847) 615-3268 rkeyso@lfanet.org
Front Cover: LFA Cheerleaders give the Caxy Frog a lift as they celebrate Caxy touchdowns at Homecoming on September 26, 2015. Photo: George Pfoertner.
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Table of contents Departments Letter from the Head of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ringing the Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 4 Ferry Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 26 LFA Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 LFA Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 52 From the Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 64
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The Student Union is set to open in August 2016, in time for the start of the 2016–17 school year. For more about this current project, see page 10.
Mission Statement Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.
Clarification and Correction In the Summer 2015 issue of The Review, we announced that Dr. Patrick Finnessy is the first appointee to the Dr. Ray Bird Master Chair in English. While the Chair was named correctly in the first paragraph on p. 5, it was not listed properly in the second paragraph. It should have been listed as the Dr. Ray Bird Master Chair in English in both paragraphs. The Review regrets the error.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. J. Michael Schell ’65 CHAIR
Ms. Gloria W. Harper VICE CHAIR
Mr. Richard L. Zhao ’04 SECRETARY
Mr. Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 TREASURER
Mr. Zaid I.S. Abdul-Aleem ’90 Dr. Makola M. Abdullah ’86 Mr. Sam E. Adam, Jr. ’91 Mrs. Sylvia Barros ’90 Dr. Kenny Bozorgi Mr. Patrick J. Carroll II ’87 Mr. Charles T. Cooper ’96 Mr. J. Patrick Corsiglia Mr. Jim C. Cowart ’69 Dr. Rachel E. Goshgarian ’93 Mr. William J. Hayes Mr. Maurice L. Holmes ’83
Mrs. Michele Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89
Mr. Ned Jessen Mr. Gregory K. Jones Mr. Erik S. Kimble ’85 Mr. Rumi Kuli ’93 Mr. Michael P. Leonard ’66 Mr. Ben Malek ’91 Mr. John S. Marlatt ’65 Ms. Katherine G. Pollock ’70 Mrs. Judith Reid-Anderson Mrs. Marianne Silver Mr. Mark S. Simonian ’77
LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Head of School John Strudwick shares an update on the State of the School during Parents Weekend, October 17, 2015.
As you will see in this edition of the Review, LFA is very proud of both its recent progress and ongoing improvement. We have created a campus that supports and encourages learning inside and outside of class and we have embraced a strategic plan that focuses on the excellence of experience for all students. As an institution, LFA is getting stronger in all aspects of school life including the students, faculty, program, and facilities.
It is vitally important that our students become fully cognizant of and care about global affairs and have a greater understanding of the causes and effects of world-wide events.
Significantly, LFA’s commitment is reflected in the title of the current strategic plan, “Educating for Tomorrow: Developing Global Citizens,” and I am proud of the many ways in which we are making that vision and promise a reality. Not only are we examining how we can best prepare our students for the academic challenges that lie ahead of them but also we are creating an engaged community that embraces difference, compassion, and meaningful character. LFA truly both owns and fosters a “Midwestern Heart” and a “Global Mind.” LFA is committed to the education of character, ethics, and a value system based in community, empathy, and support rather than individualism, apathy, and isolation. We have a vision and mission that is well-described by the term “Midwestern heart,” which to me embodies cooperation, diligence, and an authentic approach to life. LFA is also committed to being a global educational community that embraces a diverse group of students and faculty from around the world and, through its curricular and extra-curricular programs, encourages the development of a “global mind.“ The selection of this year’s Head of School Symposium topic, “Immigration, Emigration, and Migration: Culture, Citizenship, and Conflict,” has helped LFA to learn more about some of the issues facing all of us and I am proud that our students have embraced the topic by stating their opinions, asking questions, and searching for answers. Although it is clear that the immigration issue, both in the United States and around the world, is a very complicated one and that its solution requires great thought and precise execution to safeguard all involved, it also illustrates the importance of a global mind. Given the recent events around the world, including the bombings in Beirut, the destruction of the Russian airliner, and the horrific attacks in Paris, it is vitally important that our students become fully cognizant of and care about global affairs and have a greater understanding of the causes and effects of world-wide events. Unfortunately, my fear is that our students are going to witness further atrocities as the world faces increasing conflict and challenges to peace and friendship with the accompanying struggles to reach social and political stability. With these developments in mind, it is vital that we are able to educate our students for tomorrow as caring, genuine, inspired, and thoughtful global citizens.
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2015 Annual Impact Report Lake Forest Academy is profoundly grateful to the donors listed in the Annual Impact Report 2015. Your generosity enriches the life of every single member of the LFA community. You funded academics, athletics, campus life, and extracurricular opportunities—enhancing the Lake Forest Academy experience for our 435 students and 108 faculty and staff. And your gift augmented the quality and reputation of our school. Thank you for your support of Lake Forest Academy! You can get a snapshot of fiscal year 2015 on these pages, and view the donor lists at www.lfanet.org/ImpactReport2015. ACADEMICS Faculty members like Sam Wold help students develop their global outlook and citizenship. As co-chair of the 2014–15 Head of School Symposium (Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos—Culture, Conflict, and Commerce), he brought in speakers who took
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the topic beyond an academic approach by sharing personal stories. Sam notes, “The HOS Symposium Teach-In Day was really effective—during the Spring Break trip to Cambodia and Laos, the kids referenced things they learned that day as we visited different sites. The trip was phenomenal! Four students on the trip received scholarship funds to go, and more than half of the students on the trip had never left the country before.” Locally, Sam organized weekend trips to Chicago’s Argyle neighborhood, visiting Vietnamese restaurants and bakeries. Sam said, “A guide took us to different places, but our own student Minh Nguyen ’15 was actually the best guide.” Photo: George Pfoertner ARTS The first freshman to win the Shakespearean Idol contest, Anna Markey ’18 is someone who appreciates LFA’s culture of participation. She explains, “One of my favorite things about LFA is the opportunity to interact and create friendships with international students. International friends have not only been fun to practice my Chinese with but also have expanded my knowledge and desire to travel the world. I’ve loved being able to chat about the challenges of learning the English language or the differences in cultures. These conversations have been eye-opening, and I believe I would not be able to have these types of conversations at any other school. I also really admire the teachers at LFA because of their approachability and accessibility. The teachers are very open to helping a student within or outside of class, and because many live on campus, it is very easy to get in touch with them. I believe that because of the strong, comfortable relationships I formed with my freshman year teachers, I performed better in class and genuinely enjoyed my classes.” Photo: Cathy Morrison
ATHLETICS A gifted athlete who played football at the University of Richmond this fall, Dejon Brissett ’15 acknowledges the value of his LFA experience, saying, “Sports teams like football, basketball and track gave me the opportunity to become close with a
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ATHLETICS
2015 Revenue* FY15
STUDENT LIFE As a proctor, Claudia Kirby ’15 had the opportunity to interact with girls from different backgrounds. She knows how to say “hello” and “good night” in various languages and established close relationships with her peers. Claudia says that her relationship with Aurora Zhang ’16 in particular is special: “I first met Aurora Zhang at volleyball tryouts during our first week at LFA. I remember thinking that she seemed very sweet and down-to-earth. We found out later that we had precalculus together and she became my lifesaver in that class by helping me understand the course. And since Aurora was in ESL at the time, I would help her understand her English courses while she helped me with my precalc work. The year after that, I became Aurora’s proctor in our dorm and we developed a big sister/little sister type of bond. Aurora would do sweet things like bring me candy from her home in China and I would occasionally bring her favorite drink from Starbucks. She also became my peer tutor in calculus since I no longer had her in my class to help me. Aurora has been a valuable friend during my two years at LFA and I am so lucky to have shared such funny and happy memories with her.” Photo: Cathy Morrison
IMPACT REPORT
Expenses* FY15
TOTAL $26,500,000
TOTAL $26,500,000
Compensation and Professional Development $9,600,000 Facility Maintenance $5,100,000 Financial Aid $4,300,000 School Operations $2,800,000 Gala Project $1,700,000 Cost of Ancillary Revenue $1,600,000
Tuition $19,500,000
lot of different people. I’ve made new friends and developed great relationships with people I never would’ve had the chance to otherwise. The opportunity to be a Prefect and Master of the House gave me the same chance, but extended to faculty as well. I was able to voice the opinions of the students to the faculty and help make some ideas become reality.” Photo: Cathy Morrison
ANNUAL
Ancillary Revenue $3,300,000 Charitable Contributions $3,200,000 Endowment $500,000
Food Service $1,400,000
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OTHER CHARITABLE EVENTS
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New Trustees Join the LFA Board in 2015–16 We gratefully acknowledge and welcome—or welcome back—new members of the Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees
Sam Adam, Jr. ’91 is a well-known defense attorney and co-founder of Henderson Adam, LLC, a trial law firm in Chicago that specializes in four areas: personal injury and medical malpractice, civil rights, commercial litigation, and state and federal criminal defense, including white-collar defense. He was recently named one of the top 100 trial lawyers in America by The National Trial Lawyers. Teachers and friends from LFA describe him as “taking full advantage of everything LFA offered,” “an excellent role model for our students,” someone who “makes those around him strive to be better and do more,” and “a team player.” After LFA, Sam graduated from the University of Wisconsin and then from the University of Wisconsin Law School. His principal focus currently is to make sure students from “all different kinds of worlds” have a chance to have the transformative experience he did at LFA. Sam and his family live in Chicago.
With a strong professional background in banking, finance, and administration, Patrick J. Carroll II ’87, P’18 is currently the Operations Manager of Pro Equine Group, Inc, in Deerfield, Ill. Already a former trustee, a life trustee, and the member of an LFA family, in 2014 Patrick added “LFA parent” to his Academy connections. Patrick’s previous board service has shown him to be a knowledgeable, engaged, diplomatic, discreet, and hard-working member. His new perspective as a parent will serve to broaden his outlook on LFA’s future and the best means to accomplish the school’s strategic goals. Patrick and his family live in Winnetka.
Charles T. Cooper ’96 is currently the Executive Director, Private Wealth Management, at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Chicago, Ill. Charlie’s background includes undergraduate (University of Colorado) and graduate (University of Chicago) degrees in economics and finance as well as service in the U.S. Navy. Charlie served on the LFA Alumni Council (AC), of which he was Chair 2011–2013, and is now a member of its successor organization, the Alumni Advisory Board (AAB). In addition, he has been invited to attend Board of Trustees meetings since 2011 as the alumni representative from the AC and AAB, at which he made regular reports on alumni organization activities. Charlie and his family moved from Chicago to Lake Forest this summer.
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J. Patrick Corsiglia P’15, P’17 is the founder and president of Farragut Investments, Inc, a real estate and private equity firm of 25 years’ standing. After earning a degree in economics from Harvard, Patrick gained professional experience in worldwide investments, real estate investments, mortgage warehousing, and commercial lease financing. Prior to starting Farragut, he was Vice President of The Deerpath Group, Inc., and an associate with Warburg, Paribas, Becker. He is a long-time supporter of Lake Forest Open Lands and several area schools, and he has extensive corporate board experience. Patrick and his family live in Lake Forest.
Erik S. Kimble ’85, P’18 is the owner and chairman of Colmax International Limited, which is based in Taiwan, distributing bicycle parts and accessories from international sources to over 1500 bicycle stores in Taiwan and China. Having key employees in place to handle the daily tasks of his business has allowed Erik to return to the U.S. after living in Taiwan for more than 20 years. Erik’s wife, Annette Chen, is Taiwanese, and they maintain a bilingual English/Chinese household. Erik is interested in sports and travel, and he built upon on his entrepreneurial success by completing his MBA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He and his family currently live near Madison, Wisconsin, but they make a return trip to Taiwan each summer.
Judith Reid-Anderson P’13,’16,’18 is the recent Past-President of the LFA Parents Association and a faithful attendee as their representative at the Board of Trustee meetings this past year. She is a native of the United Kingdom, where she was involved in local government. Judith has been a very active participant in the Parents Association as Secretary 2011–12, Class Rep 2012–13, President Elect 2013–14, President 2014–15, and a member of the Executive Board for three years. Her knowledge of board governance as Parents Association President, and her extensive connections within the parent community make her a valued member of the LFA Board of Trustees. Judith and her family live in Lake Forest.
Marianne Silver P’15, P’16 is the Chief People Officer of Coyote Logistics, LLC in Chicago, which she co-founded with her husband, Jeff, a former LFA trustee and life trustee. She has been lauded by The Chicago Tribune and Forbes for her professional accomplishments in business, especially in the areas of human resources and workplace culture. Coyote Logistics deserves special recognition as a job and internship magnet for LFA students and graduates, with a concentration of Caxys so great they merited an alumni lunch on the premises last year hosted by Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso and History Instructor Matt Vaughn. Marianne’s energy extends to her charitable service on the board of the Allendale Shelter Club and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Professional Advisory Council and, at LFA, she is active in the Parents Association and coordinating Harvest Hope. She also recently joined an advisory board for the School of Information for the University of Michigan and is a trustee of the Lake Forest County Day School.
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LFA. Way Ahead. Notice anything different about this issue of The Review so far? It goes beyond updated graphics and fonts. Talk to most LFA alumni, and you’ll hear many variations on the theme “LFA changed my life.” Talk to most members of the LFA community and the consistent theme of that conversation is “To know LFA is to love LFA.”
Way Ahead.
A team of three researchers listened carefully to members of the LFA community talk about the school as they conducted 54 in-depth interviews with alumni, current parents, alumni parents, students, faculty, college admissions counselors, and peer school administrators in an effort to learn how we could best describe who we are to prospective families. Midwestern Heart. Global Mind. Lake Forest Academy attracts students who seek rich and rewarding learning experiences and relationships. We call this approach to life the LFA Way. LFA’s culture of participation is evident in every aspect of our vibrant boarding school environment. Both day and boarding students are given the chance to meet new challenges with openness and curiosity, and develop the confidence to stretch beyond comfort zones. The student who embraces this open-minded nature holds a lifelong passport to new ideas and opportunities. LFA’s transformative boarding experience is characterized by rigorous academics, a global outlook, and Midwestern values.
FROM THE 2014 STRATEGIC PLAN Our Promise—LFA develops global citizens through unique educational experiences within a diverse and caring community There are four major strategic initiatives: The Educational Experience Initiative, The Multicultural Initiative, The Marketing Initiative, and The Financial Strength Initiative. The Marketing Initiative charges us to enhance the reputation and awareness of LFA, specifically: • E nhance the LFA brand, improve communications, and revitalize the LFA website • I ncrease alumni involvement and connection to LFA • Track LFA graduate experience and success • Increase satisfaction of all LFA stakeholders
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LFA Breaks Ground on an Exciting Capstone Project: the Student Union Torrential rain and wild thunderstorms failed to dampen the spirits of over 100 students, donors, trustees, life trustees, faculty, staff, parents and alumni who braved the elements to be part of LFA’s history at the new Student Union Groundbreaking on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Plastic hardhats, a cupcake truck and balloons helped bolster the spirits of all attendees. The ceremony was held inside. Head of School John Strudwick welcomed the guests at this remarkable moment in LFA’s 158-year history. John thanked the donors who supported the effort to-date, and commented that there was more fundraising ahead. Board Chair Mike Schell ’65 remarked that this was a glorious moment for him as he celebrated his 50th reunion. He reflected on the changes in the campus since he arrived in the fall of 1961 and how this project will truly unite the campus as never before. Mike echoed John’s gratitude to donors. The VIP groundbreakers, flanking John and Mike, donned their ‘real’ construction hardhats, grabbed their golden shovels, and took the cer-
emonial ‘dig’ at the building site, signaling the beginning of a new era at LFA. Fundraising continues on the $9 million project. In May 2015 the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the construction of the Student Union, an important strategic initiative to improve the student experience at LFA that has the potential to take LFA to the next level. The Student Union will give LFA one more competitive edge in attracting the highest caliber of students and faculty in its long-standing commitment to excellence. The vision for the new Student Union is to be the hub of the LFA campus. Centrally situated, the Student Union is designed to create a college-like quad with a pedestrian axis point between residential, athletic and academic life at LFA. The two-story, 30,000-square foot building will match the design, style, and scope of the Reyes Family Science Center, housing a 300-seat dining hall, improved food services, and common areas for all to enjoy. The new facility will be ready to welcome students at the beginning of the school year in August 2016.
For more information please contact Susan Hoagland—shoagland@lfanet.org or 847.615.3276.
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Looking north from new Hall and the Student Union
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Looking north toward the Crown Fitness Center, with Ferry Hall on the left and Atlass Hall on the right, the Student Union takes shape. To follow construction progress go to: http://smu.gs/1QqoSf0
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The New and Improved Heartbeat of LFA An overlapping combination of high piano notes, smooth vocals, and hypnotic beats filled The Cressey Center for the Arts during junior Brede Baldwin’s rendition of John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change” at the Opening of School Ceremony on August 23, 2015. As the last note faded out, the audience erupted into a thunder of applause, confirming that Brede’s performance was the ideal showcase for the new lighting, sound, and projection capabilities in Cressey. The transformation of the theater was made possible by generous gifts donated at the Parents Association 2015 Spring Gala in May. The upgraded lighting, sound, projection, automation, and camera systems were installed over the summer and now serve as production tools that the stage crew students use on a daily basis. Maggie Meyer ’16, who works in lighting and stage management, comments, “Working with the new equipment has been challenging but incredibly rewarding. The new technology makes LFA’s theater production more efficient, modern, and allows for more in-depth learning about theater tech.”
“ This current system lets us give our kids the best venue for performing and the students, whether they’re in Laptop Orchestra, the play, or stage crew, are really excited to express their creativity.” Above: Brede Baldwin ’17 performs at the Opening of School ceremony. Left: Jason Koenig works alongside the crew throughout the installation process.
The theater now has two HD projectors, twenty microphones, a digital sound board with automation control, and a brand new lighting console that can control twelve of the intelligent lights. The upgrade included two MLA loudspeaker arrays and a camera system consisting of three HD cameras with studio quality recording capabilities. The system also allows for live streaming, meaning that LFA performances and events will soon be accessible to a larger audience. Jason Koenig, Visual Arts Instructor and Production Manager, says that the theater is a cutting-edge space. “We are currently using technology that is only found in professional theaters. We no longer have a ‘dead seat’ in the house in terms of sound, and this upgrade is part of LFA’s goal in having its students working with the most contemporary technology. This current system lets us give our kids the best venue for performing and the students, whether they’re in Laptop Orchestra, the play, or stage crew, are really excited to express their creativity.”
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Sam Wold Receives 2015 Mints Grant History teacher uses the Mints Professional Development Grant to develop resources for new course at LFA. In 2004 The Mints Professional Development Fund, an endowed fund, was made possible by a generous gift from the estate of Thomas M. Mints, Jr. ’45. A Mints Grant provides support for individual enrichment projects for faculty and staff. Since its inception, grants have been used to travel the world– from Africa to Borneo, and China to Italy, augmenting LFA’s curriculum along the way. Each grant has provided recipients the funding to step outside of their classrooms and engage in enrichment opportunities well beyond traditional workshops and conferences. Sam, a member of the History department since 2012, received a B.A. in history from Carleton College and his M.Ed from Hamline University. Prior to LFA, Sam spent three years teaching in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and nine years teaching in Minnesota. In addition to teaching, Sam has a passion for travel and has led many student trips around the globe. Sam chose to use his Mints Grant in the summer of 2015 to explore the US Pacific Northwest, in preparation for a new elective he offered this fall, Comparative Indigenous Histories. The course included information about tribes from the Americas, as well as the Aborigines of Australia and the Maori of New Zealand. Sam is passionate about indigenous studies, and the grant provided him the valuable opportunity to learn much more about the different native groups of the Pacific Northwest.
Clockwise from top left: The Pacific Northwest offered amazing hiking opportunities Traditional Salmon Bake at the storytelling village Beautifully carved totem poles and masks Wooden Long House with totem poles
While in the Pacific Northwest, he visited several cultural centers in Oregon, as well as the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, which has one of the largest collections of indigenous art and artifacts. He attended storytelling sessions, from the Salish nation, on an island outside of Seattle. He gathered many valuable resources for his course and was able to include much of the knowledge he gained in the new elective. Students attended a Powwow in Zion and also circulated a petition to change the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day.
We asked some of Sam’s students, “What has been your favorite part of Comparative Indigenous Histories?” “My favorite thing about this class is how it opens your eyes to issues that still take place today for Native Americans because of events that occurred in the past. It has made me more curious about the cultures of Native Americans in today’s societies and has made me realize that there is so much more to the lives of Indigenous peoples than what my textbooks have told me.” —Michaela Crowley ‘16 “I feel like this course is helping me become a more globally-aware individual on the systematic inequalities in our world, especially the most lied-about minority—indigenous peoples.” —Grace Hale ‘16 “My favorite part of Indigenous Histories is that it opens your eyes to the problems that Indigenous People face today, which are often ignored by modern media, society, and even the government.” —Pierce Shepard ‘16 Sam notes, “Michaela actually approached me at the end of last year asking if I was going to be teaching a course on Indigenous history since she was so interested in it when she took my class as a sophomore. I had mentioned to her I was trying to create the elective back then.”
Sam commented, “Indigenous history and culture is often overlooked in the high school curriculum. Most teachers I worked with prior to my arrival at LFA were completely neglecting or superficially including lessons about indigenous communities. The Mints Grant and my travel experience provided me with a deeper understanding of the experiences of different tribes of the Pacific Northwest, and this, in turn, is providing students at LFA with a more nuanced understanding of issues significant to indigenous communities (both historical and contemporary).”
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MULTICULTURAL DIALOGUE CHEER MINI CLASSES COCKTAILS + CAXY LIFE AUCTION
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Parents Weekend 2015 Fall colors and seasonal temperatures provided a glorious backdrop for Parents Weekend on October 16 and 17. Parents were immersed in the LFA student experience in the classroom, on the playing fields and in performing arts. More than one parent commented after attending mini-classes that they were struck by the academic rigor of an LFA education. Parents also enjoyed some “parents-only” programming. Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso moderated a panel discussion of young LFA alumni who shared their advice with parents about how their children might make the most of what LFA has to offer. Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana led a Multicultural Dialogue in which parents, students and faculty discussed issues which affect the entire LFA community as a result of its ethnic, political and religious diversity. Head of School John Strudwick, Dean of Faculty Phil Schwartz, Assistant Dean of Curriculum Kristine Von Ogden, and Instructor of Academic Technology Ashley Kolovitz shared the school’s philosophy of, and methods for, developing global citizens. Many thanks to the Parents Association for creating and managing the successful Caxy Life Auction, which raised over $28,000 for student life at LFA. Old friendships were renewed and new friendships were formed at the Parents Association cocktail party, meals in Hutch, the Caxy BBQ tent, and at the Mexican Fiesta served in Reid Hall Saturday night. Wonderful parents, dedicated faculty and staff, engaged students and a supportive community were evident, confirming for parents that LFA is the right place for their children.
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MULTICULTURAL DIALOGUE CHEER MINI CLASSES COCKTAILS + CAXY LIFE AUCTION
top row, (l to r): parents gather in the Library Reading Room to listen and learn during the Multicultural Dialogue; The Young Alumni Panel for Parents Weekend (l to r): Mghnon Martin ’05, Mario Cruz ’04, Rob Klein ’06, Phil Preiss ’06, Nancy Wang ’13; and Kendall Logan ’16 with mom Joyce Logan during halftime of the football game. bottom row, (l to r): George Pastrana P’17, P’19; Jamila Ford P’19; Lydia Geddes P’19, and Matthew Jacobson P’19 engage in a classroom “Jeopardy!” activity, while Sandra Malcolm P’17 and Garrett Dee P’18 roll up their sleeves in the chemistry lab during mini classes. Christina Corsiglia makes a bid in the Caxy Life Auction, while Eduardo Cuesta P’18 visits fellow LFA parents during the Parents Association Cocktails & Conversation event. All photos by George Pfoertner, except where otherwise noted.
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“ There is no question that LFA students will develop the knowledge, analytical and expressive skills, rigorous concentration, and imaginative reach needed for academic success—here, in college, and in life after the Academy. But I would like to move beyond the usual markers of academic prowess and excellence and stress that what really matters for your sons and daughters are being-altering experiences, ones that bring students to performances and enactments of their capacities for intellectual power and enlarge their sense of being.” —Dr. Ray Bird
Cornerstone Society CELEBRATION HONORS DONOR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Warm fall colors, friendly conversation, and an aura of tradition filled Reid Hall on Friday, November 6, 2015 at the annual Cornerstone Society Celebration- and a celebration it was! Nearly 125 loyal community members, including trustees, life trustees, alumni, parents, faculty, and friends gathered together to acknowledge and appreciate the generosity of our leading donors and their commitment to Lake Forest Academy. Left to right, top to bottom: (l to r): Life Trustee Cate Waddell P’01, ’03, Ray and Anita Bird Anna Markey ’18 performs her Shakespearean Idol piece for the audience (l to r): Trustee Bill Hayes P’07, ’12, ’18, Ray Bird, Will Hayes ’07 Head of School Dr. John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 presents the inaugural Dr. Ray Bird Master Chair in English to Dr. Patrick Finnessy (l to r): Life Trustee Stephen Brewster P’07, ’10, Alisoun Brewster P’07, ’10, Ned Kennedy P’08, ’11, ’13, ’15, Life Trustee Cate Waddell, Julie Kennedy P’08, ’11, ’13, ’15 (l to r): Burt Schell ’67 and John Marlatt ’65 Photos: George Pfoertner
The historic and elegant structure of Reid Hall, which houses our talented English Department, had an increased significance on the night of our annual event. In addition to honoring our loyal donors, the community was honoring Dr. Patrick Finnessy, our new English Department Chair, at the inaugural installation of The Dr. Ray Bird Master Chair in English. To honor the spirit of English and the English department, Anna Markey ’18, performed her winning Shakespearean Idol piece, which spoke to the creativity and passion of our English teachers and students. Remarks were given by Life Trustee Cate Waddell, P’01, P’03, who spoke to the importance and vision of the Dr. Ray Bird Master Chair in English and Dr. Bird’s influence at Lake Forest Academy. Cate was followed by Dr. Bird, former English teacher, who was accompanied at the event by his wife, Anita, former Senior Associate Dean of Admission. He gave a moving speech about his time in the classroom and the opportunity for growth in our English department. John Strudwick, Head of School, then awarded Finnessy The Dr. Ray Bird Master Chair in English. Finnessy’s acceptance speech left the crowd in awe as he wholeheartedly promised to take on the responsibility of educating our students and to further develop the English Department. Guests ended the night in the Great Hall, where together they enjoyed a lovely dinner and continued the celebration of our loyal donors whose support makes it possible to educate our students with the highest caliber of faculty.
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L FA O N THE RO A D (Above) Back row, (l to r): Director of Global Outreach Adam Gerber, Zhiwen (Maxwell) Wang ’17, Yili (Tiger) Luo ’17, Hongyang (Calvin) Wang ’18, Sizhe Chen ’19, Anran (Bella) Zhang ’17, Hongyue (Kori) Zhang ’17, Zixwan (Stella) Cui ’17, Meichou (Jane) Xiong ’18, Fang (Olivia) Qian ’19, Yiren (Ashley) Wang ’19, Jiaming Wu ’15, Lingyu (Viola) Du ’16, Jennifer Ma ’15. Middle row, (l to r): Yuanzhe (Christopher) Li ’19, Bowen Duan ’18, Ziting (Thomas) Huang ’18, Zongyun (Oscar) Li ’18. Front Row, (l to r): Chenduo (Xavier) Hu ’17, Anran Hu ’16, Zhefeng (Edwin) Wang ’18, Heteng (Aaron) Li ’18, Zhaoqi (George) Wang ’18, Linjie (Jack) Zhang ’17, Simeng (Sampson) Hao ’18, and Difu Zhu ’16
LFA on the Road
Spring and Summer LFA Celebrations in Korea and China
The Academy enjoyed reconnecting with dozens of LFA and Ferry Hall alumni around the country during the summer and fall 2015. Thank you to everyone who joined us for these celebrations. For more information about upcoming events near you, visit the LFA Facebook page and watch the monthly enews!
Faculty members from the Admissions and College Counseling Offices traveled to Seoul and Beijing to share the State of the School with current and new families.
Questions? Contact Director of Alumni Relations, Ruth Keyso rkeyso@lfanet.org, 847.615.3268
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Back row, (l to r): Eun Mi Ko, Jongho Lee, Kyeong Sun Park, Yeong Jin Kwon, Sangho Lee, Yoon Pil Jung, Seh Kwang Park, Alex Park, Kim Hee Jin. Front row, (l to r): Gleun Lee, Woon Kyong Lee, Deog Rye Kim, John Strudwick, Sunyoung Lee, Min Jung Kang, Ji Ae Seo.
Cape Cod • July 2015 Alumni gathered on Cape Cod for the Strudwicks’ annual summer picnic celebration. Pictured are, (l to r): Geoff Diehl ’88, Andrew Strudwick ’15, Bill Murphy ’65, Peter Corsiglia ’17, Chair of the LFA Board of Trustees Mike Schell ’65, history teacher Suzy Vaughn, Molly Pearson Campbell ’04, math teacher Loring Strudwick, math teacher Matt Vaughn, Head of School John Strudwick, Ian Strudwick ’18, and Lori Kirkpatrick ’79.
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Purdue • Oct. 7, 2015
University of Illinois Oct. 8, 2015
Purdue University freshmen Nick Soh ’15 and Maddy Ryder ’15 in West Lafayette, Ind.
This year marked the 3rd annual CDS event at the U of I. (Top) clockwise, from bottom left: JJ Munoz ’14, Kevin Lu ’15, Michael Zaucedo ’15, Dean Romanchek ’15, Allie Goad ’14, Charles Gallagher ’13, Kalina Gajda ’13, Andy Lee ‘13 (Middle) clockwise, from left: Sajjad Sainsi ’15, Director of Academy Fund Christine Ryder P’15, P’17, Boom Dej-Udom ’15, Greg Romanchek ’13, Aban Yaqub ’15, John Pan ‘15 (l to r): Boom Dej-Udom ’15, Aban Yaqub ’15, Jerome Sacherer ’13
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Wash U St. Louis • Oct. 22, 2015 Young alumni gathered for our first-ever CDS event at Washington University St. Louis. (top) clockwise, from bottom left: Seamus Finnegan ’12, Emily Meyer ’14, Matt Goad ’12, Tiger Tian ’12, Shannon Chen ’10, Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso clockwise, from bottom left: Matt Goad ’12, Shannon Chen ’10, Amanda Shi ’12, Seamus Finnegan ’12, Emily Meyer ’14, Bill Rong ’14
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St. Charles Regional Alumni Event • Oct. 28, 2015 Area alumni came together in St. Charles for dinner and conversation with Head of School John Strudwick and Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso on Oct. 28, 2015. Many thanks to hosts Peggy and John Collins ’72 for making this evening possible. (Top) Life trustee Bruce Anderson ’70, P’97, event hosts John ’72 and Peggy Collins, John Carlson ’70, and Jim DeBates (Bottom left) (l to r): Glorianne Campbell, Ben Waldie ’52, P’83, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, and Colin Campbell ’56 (l to r): Melinda Waldie, Lyndy Komen ’92, and Jodee Collins DeBates ’74
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Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales Ferry Tales
Above photos, left to right: Woman of Distinction Beth Petit Shaw ’75, Ferry Hall Prefect Maggie Meyer ’16, and Lynne Kulieke, retired Spanish and English Instructor. Photo: George Pfoertner
Maggie Meyer ’16 delivers her remarks at the Ferry Hall Women of Distinction Brunch (l to r): Board Chair Mike Schell ’65; Molly Pearson Campbell ’04 and husband, Rob Campbell; Martha Eikenmeyer Owens ’55; Walter Del Mar; and Judy Wax Lavine Saslow ’55. Photo: Grace Kim
Ferry Hall—a foundation for opportunity and discovery BY MAGGIE MEYER ’16
These are the remarks given by Maggie Meyer ’16, 2015-16 Ferry Hall Prefect and student speaker at the Ferry Hall Women of Distinction Brunch on Saturday, September 26, 2015. In my sophomore year at LFA, I had the opportunity to interview Ms. Kulieke, a former instructor of Spanish and English at both Ferry Hall and Lake Forest Academy. I will never forget the way her eyes lit up when she spoke about Grace Keeling, a former teacher of English at Ferry Hall. Ms. Kulieke spoke about how she would read Snow Goose at Christmas and every year the girls would cry their hearts out. Ms. Kulieke seemed to be reliving the past right before my very eyes and it was in that interview that I learned there was more to Ferry Hall than what meets the eye. When I was asked to be Ferry Hall Prefect by last year’s prefect DARLENE INEZA ’15, I was honestly surprised. It was a position I had always admired, but never truly contemplated taking over. The position represents more than just the history of a school, it represents the dedication of many teachers and the young lives of many girls. These people make up an integral part of LFA history and I am honored to represent them.
Ferry Hall gave hundreds of girls the foundation to discover and take on the world confidently. In fact, it still gives those same opportunities to all the girls who have gone and will go to Lake Forest Academy. Lake Forest Academy has completely changed my life. If I had not been here, I would still be in my small town, in my small public school, with extremely limited opportunities. I would never have been able to fall in love with technical theater. I would never have been able to take Latin and look forward to learning about Rome every day. I would have never spent my high school years living with girls going through the same struggles and the same joys that I was going through. I would never have met and formed friendships with people from Korea, China, Germany, Nigeria, Rwanda, Vietnam, Brazil, or even Lake Forest and Chicago. My horizons have broadened exponentially and I have opportunities now that I could have never even imagined before. I would have never had any of these experiences without Ferry Hall. Ferry Hall gave hundreds of girls the foundation to discover and take on the world confidently. In fact, it still gives those same opportunities to all the girls who have gone and will go to Lake Forest Academy. LFA gives every student the opportunity to succeed and become a better version of themselves, and I know I have Ferry Hall to thank. 26
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146th ANNIVERSARY
During the break on Tuesday, September 22, Head of School John Strudwick encouraged students to celebrate the 146th anniversary of the Ferry Hall charter. Students wore yellow and white in honor of the occasion.
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LFA It’s been a tremendously busy fall for students in terms of Fine and Performing Arts. The fruits of all this labor were on proud display throughout Parents Weekend on October 16 and 17, in The Cressey Center for the Arts, with a visual arts exhibit in the Neal/Cellmer Gallery; to the Fall Play, Arsenic and Old Lace; to the Saturday night Arts Extravaganza, featuring the Orchestra, Choir, VOX, Cax Street Boyz, Laptop Orchestra, and Co-ax. For more photos of these fall arts events, please visit: ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA http://smu.gs/1QcLcK3 ART EXHIBIT http://smu.gs/1MFFKIJ ARSENIC AND OLD LACE http://smu.gs/1NYkrFT A little context: Arsenic and Old Lace is a farcical black comedy revolving around the Brewster family, a dysfunctional, old blue-blood family with homicidal tendencies. The hero, Mortimer Brewster, is a drama critic who must deal with his crazy family, as well as the local police in Brooklyn, N.Y., as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
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Chris Morrison ’18 and Monica Wang ’16 manage the lighting, sound, and projection throughout the weekend’s shows in the Cressey Auditorium. Photo: George Pfoertner
Co-ax performs from the orchestra loft to close the Arts Extravaganza.
Tim Plambeck directs the choir.
(l to r): Ella Ekstrom ’16 as Abby Brewster; Nick Lin ’17 as Mortimer Brewster; Sophia Platcow ’16 as Martha Brewster; Gabrielle Osher ’17 as Elaine Harper. All photos: George Pfoertner
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She’s Got All the Records Two years ago, Hande Zeynep Kevanc ’17, better known on campus as “Z,” started smashing the girls’ swim records at LFA as a freshman (see the story in the Fall 2013 issue); now in the fall of her junior year, she holds ALL the records, with the exception of Diving, in which LFA no longer participates. Courtney Roth Sanders ’04, your record is safe for now! Head Coach Natalie Schawel marvels, “As one of the captains as well as a strong swimmer herself, Zeynep is a role model on the team. She motivates other swimmers to put their best into each race, and she emphasizes focusing on personal goals. She broke three records this season; two were her own records and one was a record from 1989. Her modesty and genuine effort made it a breeze to coach her. She went with the flow for each practice and even helped other swimmers along the way. She brought her expertise to the table when it was helpful, and she improved in her own swimming at the same time. I am honored to be a part of her swimming career, and I hope we continue to see her flourish.” Z is pursuing her dream of representing Turkey in the Olympics—look for this Caxy to continue her swimming prowess.
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Strike the Set As you glance through The Review, or if you were on campus during Parents Weekend, you might have a sense of seeing double. Saturday, October 17 was a bit of a marathon for some student-performer-athletes who fulfilled multiple roles across Arts and Athletics; a partnership between the two departments made it all work, and all worthwhile. With athletic contests scheduled throughout the day, a 3:30 p.m. curtain for Arsenic and Old Lace, and 7:00 p.m. showtime for Arts Extravaganza, game times (and practices and rehearsals) were adjusted to fit it all in, and the Prep Hockey team pitched in to help the student stage crew strike the set from the play and prepare the stage for the next show. Thanks to their hard work, the hour-and-thirty-minutes between performances was taken in stride. View the time-lapse video here: https://youtu.be/1sCy-y9dMKI Photo: George Pfoertner
Success Story for Girls Tennis Both the JV and Varsity Girls Tennis teams experienced great camaraderie while posting stellar results and exciting matches throughout the fall season. The JV wrapped up their season with a final record of 10-5, while the varsity came in at 13-1. For the Varsity, solid play against much larger public school programs gave the girls an exciting challenge, and the opportunity to make great memories together. Some of the students on the JV team had only just begun to learn the sport at the start of the season, and found a love for the game. “One of the highlights of the season for me was our match against Lake Forest High School. It is always fun to play them and there has been a long tradition of tennis rivalry between our schools. This match was toward the end of the season, which was when, in my mind, the team really came together as a cohesive group. We had switched around the lineup for this match and put out what we believed would be our most competitive team. The girls, wherever they were placed in the lineup that day, went out on the courts as a team. We had competitive matches on all courts and after many hard-fought matches, we pulled out a victory. It was very rewarding to see the girls play with such determination. Their improvements in both skill and attitude were visible and I, as a coach, was able to walk away from the match feeling as though we, as a team, accomplished something together.” —Kathleen Kennedy ’08, Varsity Tennis Coach
“ They were a fabulous bunch of players, and always, always a team—there was nothing but support for each other and the desire to play the best tennis they could.” “I would reiterate just how much the girls unified throughout the season. Our singles players and doubles partners alike began the season with a very individualistic mindset; that changed, however, throughout the course of the season as the girls got to know one another better, and develop a team mentality.” —Kimberly Graham, Varsity Tennis Coach “They were a fabulous bunch of players, and always, always a team— there was nothing but support for each other and the desire to play the best tennis they could. The fact that we didn’t cut anyone, and ended up with a 10-5 season is pretty remarkable. My best memory was definitely during tryouts when Bella He ’18 came up to Coach Darius and myself and asked if please, please, could she stay on the team, because ‘I love tennis.’ We made a commitment not to cut, and so Bella did play, and I don’t think I ever saw her without a smile on her face. She had only played tennis a couple of months before tryouts.” —Julia Sagraves, JV Tennis Coach To see how your favorite Caxy team is doing this season, check out the regular game reports at www.lfanet.org/athletics. Each team page features regular updates and highlights as the season progresses. Winter sports—Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Hockey, Prep Hockey, Squash and Swimming began their seasons in November. Top (l to r): JV Girls Tennis: Erin Malcolm ’17, Josi Brune ’19, Emilia Jaeschke ’18, Ching Li ’19, Ananta Srivastava ’18, Stella Cui ’17, Norah Ntagungira ’18, Ailey Fang ’18, Bella He ’18, Yuji Chen ’16, Victoria Glass ’18. In front: Jane Su ’17 Varsity Team: Back row (l to r): Seniors Shai Kiven, Catherine Kvam, Caraline Patterson, Lilian Chung, Alice White, Sunny Ren. Front Row (l to r): Hannah Sutkowski ’17, Grace Rempala ’17, Sarah Hershenhorn ’17, Grace Kasten ’18, Nicole Rust ’18. To view photos from 2015-16 athletics, go to http://smu.gs/1YdhOVD
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015
More than 200 alumni and friends returned to campus on September 25 and 26 for a trip down memory lane. A full weekend of events and activities allowed the alumni to interact with students, reminisce with faculty, and most importantly, to share memories of their days as Caxys. The events and activities offered to alumni and faculty ranged from campus tours led by Caxy Key students, the Women of Distinction brunch, the Ferry Hall Chapel tour and the tailgate party. One event, which was very well attended with more than 100 participants, was the Craft Beer Garden Party, which gave alumni a chance to relax, grab some food and chat over a unique, local, craft beer. Before the annual weekend came to a close, alumni gathered in Reid Hall for the traditional reunion class dinners, giving them a final moment to remember their fond days at Ferry Hall and Lake Forest Academy. Whether walking around on the beautiful September weekend admiring the updated campus, cheering on the field hockey team as they sport yellow jerseys in honor of Ferry Hall, having a multicultural dialogue with peers or simply sitting back to take in the spirit of LFA, alumni were enjoying a beautiful campus, sensational weather and reliving their past adorned with yellow, white, orange, and black.
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2015 Hall of Fame and Women of Distinction
LFA proudly celebrated the achievements of its 2015 Hall of Fame and Woman of Distinction honorees during Reunion Weekend 2015. Our four alumni recipients addressed the student body during an all-school meeting on Friday, Sept. 25 and returned on Saturday evening to speak to the nearly 200 alumni gathered in The Cressey Center for the Arts. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, and thank you for your devotion and commitment to Lake Forest Academy.
2015 Ferry Hall Woman of Distinction • Beth Petit Shaw ’75
2015 Hall of Fame • T homas B. Kelley ’65 Service to Society • J. Michael Schell ’65 Service to the School • Lyle C. “Mike” Sitterly Jr. ’65 Service to the School Would you like to nominate a fellow alumnus/a for an award in one of the following categories: Service to Society; Service to the School; Achievement in the Arts (new category); Ferry Hall Woman of Distinction? Please send a letter of support announcing your nominee to Ruth Keyso, Director of Alumni Relations, at rkeyso@ lfanet.org or mail to the school address: 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Our 2015 Hall of Fame and Women of Distinction recipients. (l to r): Head of School John Strudwick with Tom Kelley ’65, Beth Petit Shaw ’75, Mike Schell ’65, and Mike Sitterly ’65
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 Friday Night Sights and Bites Miramar Restaurant in Highwood was the venue for the classes of 1951–1999 to munch, mix, and mingle on Friday, September 25.
(l to r): Colin ’56 and Glorianne Campbell, Charlie ’56 and Barbara Hirsheimer, Jeff Blumenthal ’58
(l to r): Tom ’65 and Linda Kelley, Jenny and Steve Zimmerly ’65
(l to r): John Marlatt ’65, Jim Fletcher ’65, John Burton ’65, Linn Whitaker ’65
(l to r): Elmer Heinel ’73, John Booz ’73, Martha Woodbridge Pedersen ’74,
(l to r): Matt Mullin ’90, Geoff Smart ‘90, Laurie Cooper Cleveland ‘90, Chris Freeburg ‘90
(l to r): John Morrison (former faculty), Katherine and John Springer ’90, Molly Dehoff Holtzer ‘90, Don ’90 and Kelly Stroud, Isaac Lo ’90.
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Friday Night Sights and Bites
(l to r): Nancy Neustadt Barcelo ’70, Meg McNamara ’70, Barbara Curtis McDonnell ’70, Carla Kappmeyer-Sherwin ’70, and Lori Rewick Simon ’70
(l to r): Carl Weston ’52, Corky Hellyer ’52, Pete Stebbins ’52
(l tor): Nancy Edelson Reinsdorf ’85, Katy Muster Lintner ’84, Mimi Carr Killoren ’85, Barbara Peterson Byrne ’85, Eliza Ellsworth Woloson ’85, Daphne Strothman Halminiak ’85
(l to r): Gregg Hague ’75, Craig Anderson ’75, Darryl Thomas ’75, Don Weiss ’76
(l to r): Melinda Parrill ’65 and Barb Hediger Von der Heydt ’66
(l to r): Katherine Springer, John Springer ’90, Jason Delane Lee ’90, Don Stroud ’90
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 Theory Event Reunion 2015 kicked off at Theory downtown, where young alumni from the classes of 2000–2012 reconnected with their teachers and with one another.
(l to r): Artie Preiss ’04, Greg Marshall ’05, and Keegan Byrnes ’05
(l to r): Rachel Llanas ’00 and her husband, Tom Schmitzer, with Maren Wesley ’02 and her fiancé, Yousuf Hussain ’03
(l to r): Shawn Shin ’12, Greta Nagel ’12, Priscilla Shi ’12, Kate Lee ’12
(l to r): Jaron Eanes ’06 with Lany Razdolsky ’05 and his wife, Monika
(l to r): Matt Kneeland ’10, Eric Clamage ’11, Henry Davis ’09, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Phil Schwartz, LFA science teacher Mathias Kerr
(l to r): Daniel Margul ’05, Asona Lui ’05, Tanya Pramatarova ’05, Kristen Hewitt ’05 and Devan Arnold
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Remembering Classmates
Classmates from 1975 gathered at “Peter’s Tree” to remember Peter Sparrow ’75. (l to r): Mike Walsh, Rick Giesen, Bob Abboud, Dean Alexandrou, Darryl Thomas, Eve Goshgarian Shira, Gregg Hague, Beth Petit Shaw, Joel Goldblatt, Ted Bilharz, Dick Quagliano, Mark Frankel. Photo: Cathy Morrison
Members of the Ferry Hall class of 1970 and the LFA-FH class of 1975 chose to honor classmates who have recently passed away, by planting trees in meaningful campus locations in memory of their dear friends. Ferry Hall dormitory is a fitting place for the tree dedicated to Sue Johnston DeLamater ’70, while the tree for Peter Sparrow ’75 is located at the corner of Caxy Dr. and East Dr. (l to r): Meg McNamara, Nancy Neustadt Barcelo, Lori Rewick Simon, Barbara Curtis McDonnell, Carla Kappmeyer-Sherwin. Photo: Grace Kim
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 ’89 Football Team
The only Caxy football team to win an IHSA playoff game, this team also had an undefeated season in the fall of 1989. They were honored at halftime of the football game on September 26, 2015, and spent time together post-game to watch old highlight film, courtesy of trustee Ben Malek ’91, and share memories that made it all seem like it happened just last week. Children in front, (l to r): Aubrey and Mason Abdul-Aleem. (l to r): Zaid Abdul-Aleem ’90, Shannon Stebbins ’90, Don Clark ’89, Eric Stisser ’90, Jason Delane Lee ’90, Don Stroud ’90, John Springer ’90, Milo Zonka ’89, Ahmad Muhammad ’93, former coach John Morrison, Isaac Lo ’90, Randy Bolz ’91, former coach Craig Hill, Jesse Roberts ’93, former coach Chris Dozois ’84. Photo: George Pfoertner
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Chariot Races
A long-standing LFA tradition, halftime at the football game means it’s time to hitch your wagon, er, chariot to your friends, and see which House or alumni team will win the race. Bird House came away victorious this year. Before we had Houses, each of the dorms and the “day boys” competed in the race. (Top right) Shawn Shin ’12 and Priscilla Shi ’12 pull Kate Lee ’12 in the alumni chariot during half-time. (Above) Joel Goldblatt ’75 (left) and Dick Quagliano ’75 (right) strike a pose with Craig Anderson ’75 (center) as they reminisced about their freshman entry from Field House in the fall 1971 chariot race. (Above left) Photos: George Pfoertner
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 Saturday Events and Venues
There was truly something for every person of every age who came back to campus for Homecoming on September 25 and 26. The opportunities included campus tours led by Caxy Keys; numerous home athletic contests, featuring “throwback” Ferry Hall uniforms for field hockey and volleyball teams; classes taught by LFA faculty members who prepared special classes of interest just for the weekend; a multicultural dialogue to establish connection and generate conversation between students, alumni, and faculty; Ferry Hall Women of Distinction brunch; Homecoming tailgate tent; Ferry Hall Chapel and Lake Forest history tour; Craft Beer Garden Party. (Top—(l to r): Trish Burns and Craig Anderson ’75, life trustee Bruce Anderson ’70, P’97, Bruce’s grandson, Sean, Caroline Anderson and Christian St. John. A class of ’65 campus tour group gathers in the Pridmore Gallery in Reid Hall.
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Saturday Events and Venues
(Above) Alumni enjoy a class taught by English instructor Nat Small. Matt Pugliese ’16 right, takes Jenny and Steve ’65 Zimmerly on a campus tour. Photos: George Pfoertner
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 Saturday Events and Venues
Lexi Silver ’16 representing the Ferry Hall colors. (Above right) Ryan Williams ’16 proudly wears her Ferry Hall volleyball jersey. (l to r): David Ayers ’65, Head of School John Strudwick, Mike Sitterly ’65. Photos: George Pfoertner
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Saturday Events and Venues
Caxy football hosted St. Joseph, Westchester
(l to r): Lusanda Mayikana, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs; Natalie Nuñez ’17; Rick Ayers ’65, and Mike Schell ’65. Photo: Grace Kim
Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana (in red at left) moderated the Multicultural Dialogue among students and alumni. Photo: Grace Kim
The Craft Beer Garden Party featured traditional beers alongside craft brews.
(l to r): Phil Von Der Heydt ’65, Rex Parkin ’65 and his wife, Eliza Parkin.
(l to r): Life Trustee Gerry Miller and Steve Cummings ’62. Photo: Cathy Morrison
Photo: Grace Kim
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 Reunion Dinner
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Alumni of all ages came together on Saturday night for the Reunion Dinner, served in the Library Reading Room for the Half-Century Club —50th Reunion, class of 1965, and preceding classes—and in the Great Hall for alumni from the 1970–2005. 1949 Jim Barr ’49 1950 Roberta Siegel Meyer ’50 1951 Sally and Warren Peterson ‘51
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’55–’56 1952–53 seated, (l to r): Pete Stebbins ’52 and Jim Parsons ’53; standing, (l to r): Carl Weston ’52, Jay and Corky Hellyer ’52 1955–56 Ferry Hall and LFA (l to r) Dick Watson ’55, Colin Campbell ’56, Martha Eikenmeyer Owens ’55, Charlie Hirsheimer ’56, Ray Kim ’56
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 Reunion Dinner
’60 1960 Ferry Hall and LFA (l to r): Mary Anne and John Borovicka ’60 with Ann Leman Larson ’60 and Roger Larson
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Reunion Dinner
’65 1965 Ferry Hall and LFA Seated, (l to r): Phil von der Heydt, Dave Ayers, Tom Kelley, Mike Schell, Melinda Parrill, Chris James, George Chopivsky; Standing, (l to r): Buzz Parkin, Steve Zimmerly, Jim Adams, Rick Duffy, Don Mayer, John Burton, Henry Meers, Tom Andersen, Mike Sitterly, Kin Reddy, Bill Murphy, Jan Crull, John Marlatt, Jim Fletcher, Linn Whitaker
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Homecoming and Reunion 2015 Reunion Dinner
’70 1970 seated, (l to r): Cecily Barnett Meers ’69, Nancy Neustadt Barcelo, Meg McNamara, Laurie Epstein Dearlove; standing, (l to r): Paul Heininger, former LFA and Ferry Hall teacher Lynne Kulieke, Rich Jaros, Carla KappmeyerSherwin, Barbara Curtis McDonnell, Bruce Anderson, Lori Rewick Simon
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Reunion Dinner
’75 1975 seated, (l to r): Craig Anderson, Dean Alexandrou, Ted Bilharz, Beth Stouder, Darryl Thomas, Mark Frankel; standing, (l to r): Mike Walsh, Beth Petit Shaw, Jody Cummins Stumpe, Dick Quagliano, Paula Rice, JD Stern Greenberg, Rick Giesen, Bob Abboud.
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1990 Front Row, (l to r): Jason Miller, Amanda Horne DeYager, Katie Dienner Florig, Eric Stisser Back Row, (l to r): John Springer, Chris Freeburg, Jason Delane Lee, Isaac Lo; 1990 Katherine Kim
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’06 2005 seated, (l to r): Keegan Byrnes, Melissa Virella, Asona Lui, Lisa Ladehoff, Andy Perez; standing, (l to r): Daniel Margul, Kelly Hewitt, Kristen Hewitt, Mghnon Martin, Nida Hussain, Tanya Pramatarova
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Nancy “Dee Dee” Schmidt Bradley writes, “News from class of ‘43! Exciting moments when the North Carolina beach house survived the recent hurricane with only loss of a few shingles. It was exciting to be there with 125-mph wind. I would welcome contact with other area alumnae. Maybe have a local gathering over a glass of wine in my forest here in McLean, Va. It would be fun to have us together here while the weather is still nice.”
60th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016
1947 Litta “Willie” Williams Sanderson checked in with an update, saying, “My grandson Jamie, at UC Irvine, had an impressive recital in a gallery in Concord—his baritone/bass, always great, is much improved after his study time in Italy over the summer. Anna is enjoying UC Santa Barbara, and received honors in French. Maria, with her learners’ permit, is still dancing and improving all the time with starring roles to show for it. My son Sandy was honored again as one of the outstanding attorneys of northern California. Our bocce ball team came in second during the Rossmoor games competition, followed by a great celebratory bar-b-que. My son Jim from Delaware and daughter-in-law Lisa arrived in early October to celebrate their wedding anniversary and share Fleet Week and the performance of the Blue Angels with me. Life is good. I’m still in touch with Mary (Lefty) Dailey ’46 but no word from any of my classmates. Greetings to all.”
1948 Henry “Duke” Ryan reports, “An e-book of mine has just come out. Entitled Amanda’s Autobiography, it was published by Miniver Press in Wash., D.C. and is available from Amazon.com for $2.99. It is written for readers of all ages, but especially grandparents.” For more, go to: http://www.amazon.com/Amandas-Autobiography-account-fabulous-grandfather-ebook/ dp/B016PM2MMA
1949 George “Mickey” Poole writes, “I lost Carole last year and moved to Carmel Valley Manor, a retirement community. The Manor was a good choice - nice apartment and good food. I [recently] returned from two weeks in Italy and Spain, and played golf [recently] with Bob Scott ’50.”
1950 Chuck McNab said, “I’m sorry I missed the reunion as I very much wanted to be there to chat with the few of my classmates that are still around. However, the weather turned out to be perfect for logging and I had a few large oak trees that had become victims of last year’s lightning strikes and I had to stay home to drop them and fill my woodshed to supply heat for my Buck stove this winter. Hopefully I will be able to visit LFA at some point in the near future.”
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Charles Hirsheimer concurs, noting, “LFA was a wonderful opportunity for all of us to become the successful people we are today. I hope that as many of our classmates as possible will join us for this special occasion.” Ted Pickering encourages classmates to join the fun in September 2016, “Several of your classmates from ‘56 are starting to plan our 60th class reunion for next year. We’ll be getting out a letter to all of our remaining (26) classmates in the near future. All reunion information will be in the letter, so please start planning to attend now. Hope to see you ALL there.”
1960 Dorothy “Lynn” Todd Paolillo writes, “My husband Richard is finally thinking “retirement”—he’s been in private practice for 50 years so it’s time! ‘Medicine just ain’t what it used to be’ is a frequently heard phrase in our household! Our daughter Cindy is with the National Science Foundation as their finance director. Her daughter is a senior at Bishop O’Connell in Arlington, Va. and has been accepted to Longwood University for college. She is very talented in theater and music and plans on going into music therapy. Rick will be heading back to ‘the islands’ sometime this fall. He is a licensed captain and has all the international accreditations required for international waters. Mark is still here in Venice, Fla. He is the Managing Partner in his accounting firm and does his best to keep me on the financial straight and narrow (good luck on that!). His daughter just graduated from University of Florida with an MBA and is now in NYC with CitiCorp. Jay is a sophomore at Florida State. Hmmmm—no family rivalry in that household!! Our youngest son, Matt , age 30, got engaged to a wonderful girl whom he met in law school at Wake Forest. He was also just admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court in Wash., D.C. (#proudmama). He said they pronounced his name correctly and ALL the Supreme Court Justices were there and stayed awake! We finally got rid of our big house and are now renting a small house--somebody please tell me how to cram 5,000 square feet of junk into 2000 square feet of house! Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity lock their doors when they see me coming! I don’t mind getting rid of stuff, I just wish I could find the stuff I really need. The cord for my sewing machine would be a good start! My sister sold her house in Lake Forest last year and moved into a condo. I thought the address sounded familiar--she’s in South Hall on our old campus! She didn’t even realize I had lived in that building my senior year!”
1961 55th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016
Walter “Corky” Hellyer writes, “The Class of ’52 had a good showing at Homecoming, considering it wasn’t a special reunion. Carl Weston, Pete Stebbins and Jay and I returned. Unfortunately Chuck and Susan Beard couldn’t make it at the last minute because Chuck had back problems. The school was a wonderful host, and we had a great time. I, for one, was very impressed with the facilities and many students we met.”
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Colin Campbell is planning ahead, saying, ““Next September our class of 1956 will be celebrating its 60th reunion. Please block out that weekend on your calendar now. This is probably the last time that we will have the chance to get together so let’s not lose this opportunity. We will be in touch with a lot more information very soon.”
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Roger Meade reports, “Candace and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on September 7 as we drove through the UK. We have made three road tours of Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales during the last three Septembers in search of the best scones and clotted cream.”
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Fred Nachman is pictured here with one of his grandsons, Ethan Nachman, age 6. Fred lives in Arizona.
1967 Andrew French tells us, “As long as I can remember, I wanted to live in New York City. And I have, for 45 years. For the last ten, however, my wife of 26 years, Kate—a native Californian who’s lived in New York for 50 years —and I have been spending increasing amounts of time in Berkeley, Calif., on home exchanges. We began a few weeks at a time, but it’s gradually increased until the last couple of years it’s been five months or more. This fall we rented our New York condo, and rented an apartment in West Berkeley, and it might stick—we might actually move out here, full-time. She grew up here, went to Berkeley undergrad, has two brothers here and a daughter with a son and daughter, 11 & 9; I have a son, with one daughter, aged 3, another due in January. Stay tuned.”
Rand L. Greenfield is pleased to announce the publication of his book, A Change of Consciousness: A Hippie’s Memoir of the Sixties and Beyond, in which LFA is mentioned several times. It became available on November 1 at randgreenfieldauthor.com. He says, “The tales range from dancing with the Grateful Dead on New Year’s Eve to founding a co-op house at Stanford to climbing Mt. Sinai. My adventures as a lawyer range from assisting in a murder trial in Alaska to helping save endangered flowers in Israel and the sacred lands of Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico. So please come along for the ride and see how my, and the country’s, consciousness changed, and yours may, too.” Scott Hansen notes, “I’m living in Atlanta, Ga. I am semi-retired, still doing some consulting work. I enjoy watching all sports and I am currently coaching my 8-year old grandson’s baseball team. I am also an avid golfer. One of my ‘bucket list’ items is to play the Chicago Golf Club. If there are any LFA graduates who are members there and would like to host me for a game, I would be much appreciative, and I would gladly host them in return at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, the home course of Bobby Jones and the Tour Championship.” Steve Suiter shared some photos that include Philip O’Brien and his wife aboard the Mississippi Queen. The Suiters hosted the O’Briens in Iowa twice since August 2015.
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Lea Prober Gorman shared this photo with us. Ferry Hall class of 1967 gathering in Chautauqua, N.Y. for fun and lots of laughs. (Upper Right) Bottom row: Jodi McDonald Wilson, Jill Fruchtman Lane, Lea Prober Gorman, Terry Hall, Martha Record McKinstry. Top row: Marcia Steinberg Fitzsimmons, Melinda Roberts Seager, Carrie Calkins Lambert, Margaret Messenger.
Kathleen and Philip ’66 O’Brien
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class notes Patrick Black and Hayes, and Flynn Jansen, who are two, two-and-a-half, and five respectively. They are lots of fun and keep us on our toes! Should anyone be interested in a beautiful 1772 home in Canton, Conn., it is on the market and we are anxious to move! I am vice chair of the board of trustees and chair of the Development Committee of the Cobb School, Montessori, and have just accepted an invitation to join the National Council of Avon Old Farms. It’s a group of up to 60 volunteers comprised mainly of alumni, but also parents, past parents (our son graduated in 1999), and friends. I had been the staff liaison to the group when working for the school, so I very much look forward to being a part of its ongoing work, but not taking the minutes!”
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1973 and 1974 The O’Briens and Suiters in Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 22
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James Garard announced, “Linda Parker Garard ’73 and James L. Garard III ’74 welcomed their first grandson, Ryan Patrick Garard, on June 1, 2015.”
1975 Paul Dirks tells us he’s still alive and well and living in the Virgin Islands. “For a quick look at how I spend my free time, visit http://www.flickr.com/ phd9 “
1979 and 1984 Joanna Janger ’84 writes, “Recently I added a new employee to my company. Monica Zickus ’79 and I hit it off right away, and now I understand why. We are both are LFA Alumni. We had no idea that this was the case until we started talking about growing up in the Chicago suburbs.” Kathleen O’Brien, Ann Suiter, Philip O’Brien ’68, Aug. 9 in Bettendorf, Iowa.
1969 Alan Ball was mentioned in a recent press release: “Alan Ball is the new qualifying broker at Keller Williams Santa Fe, N.M. A successful business person in Santa Fe since 1983, Ball has managed and trained many of the top agents in our market area. His real estate background encompasses real estate sales and sales management, property management and leasing, title insurance origination and management, plus extensive banking and lending experience. Ball brings extensive leadership and negotiation skills to the task.”
1971 45th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016 Anne Winton Black writes, “My husband, Rick, and I have both retired from our respective jobs. He as Senior Vice President of William Gallagher (insurance brokers) and I as Associate Director of Development of Avon Old Farms School (all-boys, private high school). My last day was August 31 and Rick’s was September 30. Rick has, however, agreed to stay on as a consultant for at least six months in a very part-time capacity. His old firm, which was privately held, was acquired by the publicly traded Arthur J. Gallagher, which is the firm that has retained him. All this means an eventual move to our Rhode Island home on Harbour Island in Narragansett. We love living across from salt water. It is only two hours from our daughter, Windy, and her family in Simsbury, Conn. and an hour from our son, Rod, in New Bedford, Mass. and his child. We have three wonderful grandsons,
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1980 Sarah Taylor Bramah reports, “After 15 years in London and 15 years in NYC, I have finally left apartment living behind and moved into a house in Esher, Surrey, UK. Adjusting to life in the suburbs may take awhile.” Jana McBurney Lin writes, “It was definitely a different experience to be back on campus for the 35th Class Reunion. Some places—like Reid Hall and the library, the dining hall and the gym—looked so familiar, I felt I’d fallen back in time, and automatically checked for my backpack. Some places—like the [Cressey] auditorium—I’d never seen before. It was great to hear people from earlier classes talk about their experiences at the Academy, ‘when kissing was taboo, but smoking was permitted,’ said Beth Petit Shaw ’75, the Ferry Hall Woman of Distinction. It was great to have a chance to participate in a discussion between the students, teachers and alumni on how LFA can contribute to making the world a better place. But, no surprise, the highlight for me was to have the chance to work with the sophomore English classes for two days, discussing the elements of story. What insightful, intelligent, engaged students. Other news? This has been a special year. We just became legal guardians of my two teenage nieces who came from China this summer. It is fascinating to see the world through their eyes. ‘Why do students only go to school until 3pm?’ (In their old school, they often stayed until 8 or 9pm). ‘Is it alright to wear a necklace to school?’ (In their old school, accessories/make-up/dyed hair was not allowed.) And. when a picture one of them had been drawing on the computer got deleted, ‘If I look on the bright side of things, I wasn’t finished with the picture. It’s best to look on the bright side of things.’ On the work front, my second novel, Blossoms and Bayonets, has become a
book-club favorite. The story is based on the life of Korean-born San Jose resident Dr. Hi-Dong Chai, who grew up in Seoul, Korea during WWII. As this year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the war, Dr. Chai and I have participated in several commemorative celebrations. More importantly, there has been a resurgence of interest in the War, including what happened in Korea. “
1985 LFA Trustee Erik Kimble shares, “I received my MBA from University of Wisconsin in May of this year. My son ia now a sophomore LFA. I am serving on the board of a non-profit, One City Early Learning Center in Madison Wis. While the nice weather lasts in Wisconsin, I am riding my road bike 100-150 miles a week.”
1987 Kelly Perine says he has been busy acting, writing, and producing. Two short films which he co-wrote and stars in, “Reservations For Three” and “Downward Hiro”, are about to go on the film festival circuit. A number of his fellow Caxys have producer credits on the projects. Kelly can also be seen on upcoming shows for Nickelodeon and NBC. In addition, he’s going to be recording music with his band “KP & The Suited.”
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“Reservations For Three” and (inset) “Downward Hiro”
1989 David Baker has been living in Laveen, Ariz. since 2001. He is married to Amy and father to Lorna and Riley Baker. In addition, he’s working in the real estate industry and helping Phoenicians with their real estate needs. He said, “I had the pleasure to meet up with Jacob Barker ’88 recently, who also may become a permanent Phoenix resident. Let me know if you’re in town.” Lisa Guerette Owens has been appointed the Director of Audiology for the House Children’s Hearing Center of UCLA. She works with children with cochlear implants and hearing loss, ages birth through 21. Lauren lives in Los Angeles, Calif. with her two children, Lauren and Micah.
1990 Jason Lee and his wife, Yvonne, welcomed their son, Maximo Delane Lee, on Sept. 17, 2015. Max joins big sisters, Grace, six-years old, and Maya, four-years old. They currently reside in Studio City, Calif. Jason and Yvonne are both actors and producers (stage names- Jason Delane & Yvonne Huff) and they co-manage both a non-profit theatre company, Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble, as well as an independent film production company, The Lagralane Group.
1991 25th Reunion Sept. 23 & 24, 2016 Cristina Perez writes, “I am starting my 19th year as a 9th-12th grade Spanish and English Literature teacher at Friends’ Central School, an independent Quaker school in Philadelphia, Pa. I am also the Department Chair of Foreign Languages. My six-year-old daughter, Sofia, attends 1st grade in the Lower School. Two months ago, my parents, Oria and Jaime Perez (who taught Foreign Language at LFA for many years) moved from Miami to Philadelphia to be with us, at least during the temperate months. My email, in case anyone wants to contact me: cperez@friendscentral.org. My dad’s email, in case any colleagues or ex-students want to contact him: jperez5000@aol.com.
1994 Max Mankopf announced, “My wife, Nina, our two-year-old daughter, Alma Karlotta Luise, and I welcomed Alma’s little sister, Lene Milla Clementine, in April 2015. Kind regards to everyone at LFA.” Jaime Jessopp Windle recently wrote and published her first children’s book. She said, “Last year when my daughter was starting pre-school, she was having a hard time adjusting to being dropped off and left at school. So each day when I left, I started blowing her a kiss. I told her to grab the kiss and put it on her cheek to remind her that mommy would be back soon to pick her up. The kiss started to help her relax and smoothed the transition to school. But I wanted to see if there were other things that might, too. I searched the Internet and bookstores, but, while I found lots of books and stories for older children, there was nothing for a child as young as my daughter. Then one rainy day, the kids and I were being silly, making up words for songs. I started rhyming words about blowing a kiss. Both of the kids loved the song. This gave me the idea to turn the song about blowing kisses into a book.” Blowing Kisses became available November 3, 2015, on www.mascotbooks.com and Amazon.com. Look for more on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ blowkisses.book
1995 Christian Anderson is currently in South America continuing his studies for a Master’s in Divinity. He will be back in DC come February to finish his seminarian degree and potentially return to Los Angeles. He was quite sad that he was not able to make the 20th reunion, but loved checking out the pictures from the other side of the Equator! He sends his love and says, “The Class of ’95 is making a collective effort to make the 25th!”
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Harvard Bound LFA alumnus and loyal donor credits high school for skills, opportunities; wants to see Academy thrive BY RUTH KEYSO When you reference LFA in your essay for admission to Harvard Business School, you know your high school had a pretty powerful effect. For Doug Patterson ’06, the leadership opportunities he enjoyed at the Academy found a place in his graduate school essay. It was at LFA where he developed as a leader and was introduced to people and resources that shaped the person he is today. To his surprise, that circle of people included more than just faculty. “I learned as much from the students as I did from the faculty, both in and out of the classroom,” says Doug. “I knew I wanted to be in a place [like LFA] that made you a better person.” Doug chose LFA for high school after years at Forest Bluff School. One of seven students in his graduating class at Forest Bluff, which included him and his twin sister, Katharine ’06, Doug was ready for something bigger. LFA felt like the right transition. He recalls his first week on campus and the scary thrill of learning to take notes, do homework, complete tasks on deadline. “I felt like an adult at LFA.” His four years at the Academy were formative, Doug explains. Everything he knows about writing can be traced to Dr. Ray Bird, whom he took for both English 9 and AP. Describing the energetic Bird as a “total gem,” as well as an “unforgiving” grammarian, Doug says Bird was one of those special individuals who was doing exactly what he was meant to do with his life. “When you find your calling, you’re very successful. This is how Dr. Bird was.” At LFA, Doug served as head prefect and news editor of the Spectator. He played tennis and acted on stage. He relished the small class sizes and the “Cheers”-like atmosphere in the hallways: a place where “everybody knows your name.” Reflecting on LFA and the opportunities it provided, Doug believes in paying it forward. A loyal donor to LFA’s annual fund, he recognizes that the generosity of donors before him made his years at the Academy so meaningful.
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“I felt supported at LFA. It has been an overwhelmingly positive place for myself and for my family,” says Doug, citing the experience of siblings Katharine ’06, Dan ’10, and Caraline ’16. “Even years out and away, I still feel connected to the school. I want to see it continue to be the place it was when I was a student there.”
“ I felt supported at LFA. It has been an overwhelmingly positive place for myself and for my family. I want to see it continue to be the place it was when I was a student there.” Doug also wants to be an example among his peers and young alumni today. If they consistently see his name on the donor honor roll, perhaps they, too, will remember to support their high school alma mater. From LFA, Doug matriculated at Northwestern University, where he majored in economics. He then spent five years at Evanston Capital Management as an investment associate. He is currently in his first year as an MBA student at Harvard Business School. His passion for leadership, his big-picture approach to problems, and his entrepreneurial spirit are guiding his future career decisions. He says he already has an idea for a business, something he hopes to develop while at Harvard. All the while, the skills he learned at LFA and honed in college and in the workplace are at the ready, Doug says. “I feel secure in what I can accomplish.” n Doug Patterson ’06 is in his first year at Harvard Business School. A 2006 graduate of LFA, he earned his degree in economics at Northwestern University, where he served as president of his fraternity and chaired the senior class gift committee. Doug earned his CFA charter and worked for five years as a Senior Investment Associate with Evanston Capital Management. He currently lives in Cambridge, Mass.
1998 Elizabeth Alicea celebrated her first year of marriage with her long-time love, Brian Fischer, in Mumbai, India, where they have been residing for the past year on an international legal assignment. Elizabeth looks forward to reconnecting with many of her Field House “besties” when she’s back Stateside.
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Bill Towers writes, “My wife, Anne, and I welcomed our first child into the world on May 21, 2015. Jacob William Towers is very healthy and happy. He sleeps though the night, which makes Mom and Dad very happy as well!”
1999 Capt. Nathan Kim was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 2008 and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Nathan is currently a Supervisory Special Agent at FBI Headquarters and lives with his family in the Wash., D.C. metro area. Previously, Nathan was assigned to the FBI office in Newark, N.J., and worked on both criminal and national security investigations.
Zach Yirkovsky announced, “On August 7, 2015, the Yirkovsky family welcomed the latest addition to the family, Drew Ryan Yirkovsky. Drew is doing great and his sisters Lucy (5), and Lyla (3), enjoy smothering him with love.
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Maren Wesley ’02 and Yousuf Hussain ’03 are engaged and planning for a spring 2016 wedding. They are very excited to be in full wedding-planning mode. Many of the experiences they have in common started at LFA.
Jessica Moore Krupka recently moved back to Lake Forest and welcomed a son, John Michael Krupka, who was born in April 2015. Christina Renée Massey writes, “Hi Friends, I recently moved to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to serve as an English Language Fellow for the U.S. Department of State. It’s great to be back in Asia, though this time it is in a big city. The French influences as well as the modern international flavor mix with the traditional Vietnamese to create a unique atmosphere.”
2001 15th Reunion Sept. 23 & 24, 2016 Adam Levin joined the faculty at University of Rhode Island in September 2015 to lead the classical guitar department. He concurrently holds positions at University of Massachusetts and Middlesex Community College. This season, he will make his concert debut at the Kennedy Center in Wash., D.C. and will tour throughout the rest of the country and abroad. Together with classical guitarists Matthew Rohde and Scott Borg, Adam has formed a new non-profit organization called Kithara Project. Kithara Project is a collective of internationally acclaimed classical guitarists with the mission of bringing the guitar to global communities with limited access to live music and music education. The guitar is unique in its ability to appeal to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. Through performances, workshops and partnerships, Kithara Project inspires self-discovery by means of musical expression and promotes vibrant and sustainable artistic communities. www.kitharaproject.org
2003 Alicia Altheimer married Maurice Shaw on July 21, 2015 in Springfield, Ill. The couple lives in Springfield, where Alicia works as a family medicine resident medical doctor.
2005 Fran Crane and Matthew Dotson were married on July 18, 2015, in downtown Chicago. LFA alumni and friends in attendance included the bride’s sister and brother, Kate Crane McMillan ’04 and Wesley Crane ’07, along with Maris Emanuel Kastanos ’04, Aaron Rubens ’05, and Ruth Keyso. Fran is a middle school social worker. She and her husband, Matt, live in Chicago.
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Save the Date September 23+24, 2016 2016 Reunion for classes of ’46, ’51, ’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, ’01, ’06, and ’11. Join us, join your friends! Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24, 2016. More details to come, but please mark your calendars now.
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In January 2015, Tom Klein was promoted to President of Operations and Research & Development at Klein Tools. Tom graduated from Babson College in 2010 and earned his MBA from Kellogg in 2014.
2008 David Johnson was married to Kimberly Aasgaard on Oct. 17, 2015, at St Andrews Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minn. The couple purchased a home in Lakeville, Minn. David has almost completed his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minn. David’s brother Peter Johnson was the best man; brother Leland Johnson ’04 was a groomsman. His cousin Zach Johnson ’05 was an usher, while Michael Simms was a groomsman, and Peter Kim ’09 and Ryan Pesch were in attendance. Kathryn Ferguson Scodro has taken up a career with Kim Scodro Interiors as a designer. Her clients reside throughout the greater Chicago area and constantly keep her on the move. She will be traveling to Napa, California this fall where her firm was selected to participate in the Napa Valley Showhouse, an honor for those in design. It will be featured in Traditional Home magazine.
2013 Amelia Moses writes, “I am currently a junior at Smith College, double majoring in Government and Women/Gender studies. This semester I am taking a research seminar in the Pioneer Valley 5-College Consortium at Amherst College called “Ideas and Methods in the Study of Gender.” I am conducting my own research project about Feminist Pedagogies in the traditional, Western influenced classroom. Two of my subjects and collaborations will include current LFA English Department Chair, Dr. Patrick Finnessy, and former History Instructor, Dr. Stefanie Bator. I hope to continue my research, to possibly consider writing a Senior Honors Thesis next year. Also, this coming spring, I hope to be studying abroad at the University College London for Political Science.”
2014 Margaux Boles and Melissa Merritt are pictured together after their club field hockey game. Margaux goes to University of Denver, and Melissa goes to University of Colorado Boulder. Their club field hockey teams played against each other earlier this fall in Boulder; this photo was taken afterward. Final score: the game ended in a 2-2 tie.
Current Caxy football team members with alumnus Wes Annan ’15, and his family, including Keenan Clarke ’18, Daniel Joseph ’16, Coach Robin Bowkett, Denzel Annan ’18, and Tommy Filip ’18.
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And the Survey Says… Last June, we emailed an alumni engagement survey to find out what matters to you when donating to Lake Forest Academy. Many thanks for taking the time to help us with this project. WHAT DID WE LEARN? That the vast majority of alumni feel LFA’s reputation as an independent school today is good or excellent. • W e are thrilled! Every year we strive for the very best caliber of student and educational programming. We will continue to keep you informed about all that is happening on campus in the Review as well as in the Alumni Enews (Don’t know what that is? Send your email address to Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso at rkeyso@lfanet.org to get on the mailing list). Remember to follow us on Facebook, too. That alumni want to know that their donations are needed and make a difference. • I ndeed! Please see pages 4–5 for a snapshot of the Annual Impact Report 2015 and find out just how important alumni support really is. Without you, LFA would not be able to offer the scope and quality of education that it does today. That the top reason for not making a gift to LFA is due to financial circumstances. • W e get it! Please know that gifts of all sizes help. You don’t have to give a large amount to make a difference. Participation in the Academy Fund matters a great deal.
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Back to the Future 16 current LFA students have a family connection to the Academy and/or Ferry Hall spanning at least two, and in some cases, three generations. We pulled together some artifacts and archive materials from their parents’ and grandparents’ eras, and invited the students to stop by the library and imagine their elders as teens at school. Students eagerly checked out yearbooks, issues of the Spectator, campus memorabilia, and even modeled LFA apparel from 1901 through the 1980s. Seated (l to r): Elizabeth Christoph ’18 (grandfather David O. MacKenzie ’50); George Hodgkins ’19 (father Tommy Hodgkins ’85, grandfather Tom Hodgkins ’53); Katie Dozois ’17 (father Chris Dozois ’84); Eli Kuli ’17 (father Rumi Kuli ’93); Julia Knauz ’19 (father David Knauz ’83); Joe Carroll ’18 (father Patrick Carroll ’87, grandfather Denis Carroll ’57). Standing (l to r): Joan Karstrom ’18 (father Mark Karstrom ’80); Chase Clarke ’16 (grandfather George Balbach ’49); Oliver Jaros ’18 (grandfather Rich Jaros ’70); Max Wetzel ’17 (grandfather Nicholas Wetzel ’38); Breck Keller ’18 (father Jeff Keller ’87); Jelani Nicol ’18 (father Olufemi Nicol ’86). Not pictured: Sinclair Kimble ’18 (father Erik Kimble ’85); Ricky Leme ’16 (stepfather Laurens Leffingwell ’85); Jenny Levitt ’17 (grandmother Louise Gold Levitt ’44); Isabel Solomon ’16 (grandmother Catherine Pelts ’55). Photo: Cathy Morrison
Upcoming Alumni Events WINTER 2016 January 6: Young Alumni Lunch at LFA January 21: San Francisco Alumni Event: St. Francis Yacht Club February 11: Naples Alumni Event: Hershenhorn Home February 12: Tampa Alumni Event: Amalie Arena February 17: Hilton Head, S.C. Alumni Event
February 18: Ponte Vedra Beach (Florida) Alumni Event
COLLEGE DINNER SERIES
March 31: Washington, D.C. Alumni Event
January 6: Young Alumni Lunch at LFA, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Reid Hall
SPRING 2016 April 12: Boston Alumni Event
January 19: Santa Clara, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Mio Vicino
April 14: NYC Alumni Event: Yacht Club
January 20: Stanford, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., The Treehouse
WINTER 2016
March 16: Notre Dame, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Rocco’s March 17: U Michigan, Ann Arbor, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Cottage Inn Pizza (William St.)
March 29: Johns Hopkins, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Tamber’s March 30: Washington, D.C.-area colleges, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Froggy Bottom SPRING 2016 April 11: Boston-area colleges, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Boston Burger Company (Boylson St.) April 13: NYC-area colleges, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Emmett’s (MacDougal St.)
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in memoriam 1931 Louise Loring Coffin Downs, 100, died on Aug. 2, 2015, in Falmouth, Mass. She graduated from Radcliffe College in 1935. While teaching biology at Abbot Academy in Andover, Mass., she participated in a teaching exchange in England, where she met the Rev. Francis Downs, whom she married in June of 1957. They made their home in Lowell, Mass., where Francis served as rector of St. Anne’s Episcopal, retiring in 1968. They shared a great love of travel, visiting Copenhagen, the pyramids of Egypt, and cities of the Mediterranean. The couple especially loved their house on the island off the coast of Maine. Following Francis’ death in 1982, Louise moved to York; in 1988 she moved to Falmouth. She continued traveling, voyaging on the Queen Elizabeth II, visiting the Great Wall of China, and boating down the Amazon River. A celebration of her 100th birthday brought family together in Falmouth. Louise was predeceased by her brother Lewis. Surviving are stepson, C.B. Tertius Downs (Emily), daughter Allison H. Feldhusen (Michael ), son Matthew P. Downs (Christine); two grandsons; and one nephew.
1933 Horace Brown Ferguson, 99, died on Feb. 1, 2015. A resident of San Clemente, Calif., he was known to all as “Fergie.” He graduated from Beloit College in 1937, followed by a year of graduate work at MIT. On August 2, 1941, he married Ellen Marie Barkow. He enlisted in the military in 1943 and served as a Navy Supply Officer with the SeaBees in the South Pacific during World War II. In 1958, after living in the Midwest for many years, Fergie and Ellen moved with their six children to Altadena, Calif., where Fergie started his own company as a manufacturer’s agent. They moved to San Clemente in 1972 when Fergie became a realtor. Fergie was always committed to his community. He was a long standing Rotarian, serving one year as president of the San Clemente Rotary Club. He also served many years on the board of the Boys and Girls Club in San Clemente, where he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. While in his eighties and early nineties, Fergie delivered Meals on Wheels to home-bound seniors. During his life he was an avid golfer, bridge player, painter, cyclist and body surfer. A devoted father, Fergie was known and loved for his perennial optimism. He is survived by wife, Ellen; son, Edmund (Lynn) and daughters, Ellen “Bonnie” (Jim), Elizabeth (Bill), Sara (Kim), Jane, and Barbara (Phil); twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
1936 Marjory McDonald Odegard, 96, died Aug. 22, 2015.
1939 Elizabeth Thomas Renn, 95, died Jul. 16, 2015. After graduation from Iron Mountain High School in 1937, she graduated from Ferry Hall, graduating from Wells College in Aurora, N. Y. in 1942 with a degree in English. She also graduated from the Katherine Gibbs secretarial school in New York, N.Y. in 1943. Elizabeth worked as a language translator for the Rockefeller Foundation in New York City. She married Captain Thomas Robbins Renn on May 17, 1945, in Coral Gables, Fla. The couple loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida. She enjoyed golfing, reading, playing bridge, and loved her martinis and wine. She was an excellent cook, and loved her four generations of English setters. She was known as a great lady, a wonderful story teller, and a huge supporter of women’s
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rights. Elizabeth was a member of the Chippewa Club and the First Presbyterian Church. She was a past member of Pine Grove Country Club, Study Club, and Bridge Club. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Renn Vielmetti ’66. She is survived by three daughters, Kristina R. (James) Andes ’64, Ann C. Renn, and Nancy R. Waltz ’72; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
1943 Dr. Paul K. Povlsen, Jr., 88, died: Nov. 7, 2014; He met and married his loving wife of 63 years, Roberta B. Rushing, on March 28, 1946, while he was serving in the United States Navy. Paul attended Loyola School of Dentistry while living in Elmhurst, Ill. He moved to Sycamore in 1953, where he practiced dentistry until he retired to Naples, Fla. in 1994. Paul had four children, and was a foster parent to four additional children. He received numerous awards and recognition for his love of and service to his community, including years of service as a member of, and President of the Sycamore School Board and a Boy Scout Leader. In retirement, Paul loved fishing, golfing and Florida sunsets. Throughout his lifetime, Paul generously donated his time and financial resources to many charities. Dr. Povlsen was predeceased by wife Beth in2007, and grandson Matthew Johnson in 1997, and recent companion Joan Malarkey. He is survived by four children, Paul K. Povlsen , III “Kris” (Jenine), Kathy Rushing, Holly (Robert) Johnson and Leslie (Arthur) Domres; and a foster daughter, Brenda Richards; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, Ann Dutro and Chrissy Povlsen; one nephew; and one great nephew.
1945 Theodore “Ted” Wolflin Stein, 87, died Jun. 14, 2015. After graduating from LFA, he served in the U.S. Navy. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology on the GI Bill, earning his doctorate in Chemical Engineering in 1955. Ted’s career was one of steady accomplishment, and upon his retirement, he was a senior vice-president and director of research and development at Halcon International. After retiring from business, Ted earned a Masters of Education from Harvard University with the special honor of being the oldest member of the graduating class. He returned to LFA to teach chemistry and physics. One of his proudest moments was watching the science club he organized win an Illinois state engineering, math and science competition. In addition to being an engineer and teacher, Ted was an artist. He worked in oil, clay, pastels, and water colors. Ted is survived by his wife, Sooky (Kay) Stein; daughter, Elizabeth Wade; brother, Tom Stein and his wife, Susanne, of Newburgh; grandchildren, Alex Wade, Catherine Krafft, and Luke, Jake and Charlie Parsons; great-granddaughter, Nora; and his two sons-in-law, Michael Wade and C. Reynolds Parsons. Ted was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary, and his daughter, Emily Parsons.
1947 Bob Ballenger, 82, died Jun. 20, 2012. A resident of Highland Park, Ill., he was the beloved husband of Toni, nee Simpson; dear brother of Bill Ballenger of Vancouver Island, Canada; and loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
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Dr. Kent Walker Barber Jr., 85, died Aug. 7, 2015. After LFA, he ventured East to Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., to McGill University in Montreal for medical school, and then to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He ultimately settled and raised his family in San Francisco, Calif. He loved the outdoors, particularly duck hunting in the Sacramento Delta, fly fishing in the Sierras and spending time with his brother in Colorado. Kent’s medical specialty was general surgery and he spent most of his career at Franklin Medical Center (now Davies Campus) and St. Luke’s Hospital in San Francisco. He managed a private and industrial practice with a diverse group of patients, from local sports athletes Willie McCovey, Willie Mays, and Dave Kingman, to employees of Bethlehem Steel and Schlage Lock, to multiple generations of local Mission District families. In the era before HMOs, he treated everything from fevers to broken bones; performed appendectomies and treated gunshot wounds on Saturday nights in the Emergency Room. He often made weekend rounds with his children in tow. Kent served in numerous capacities for St. Luke’s, including Chief of Surgery. After retiring, he became the Medical Director for the Health Plan of San Mateo, a local non-profit health care plan offering health coverage to the under-insured population. Kent was devoted to his church, The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin in San Francisco, serving on the Vestry twice and ushering on Sundays. An avid ‘49er fan, he is remembered for his smile, silly sayings, and his appreciation of good food and wine. Kent is survived by wife Susan; children, Willa Barber Johnson, Hugh James Barber, Elizabeth Moynihan (Tim), Kent W. Barber, Ill “Tersh” (Chappell) and Sarah-Bolling Wilson (Jason); grandchildren, Ella-Bolling, Riley, Clair, Virginia, Maya, Michael, Costin, Scarlett and Sasha; his sisters, Anne-Bolling Welles (Donald ’47), Suzanne Grousbeck (Irv); his brother Alexander Barber (Marcia) and many generations of extended family.
Alling Christian Brown, 81, died Jul. 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Alling Brown and Charles Brown and his brother, Charles H. Brown, Jr. of Hong Kong. After graduating from LFA, he graduated from Amherst College in 1955 and the University of Michigan Law School in 1961. While attending Amherst he was a member of the college glee club and Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He was in the U. S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and stationed in Yuma, Ariz. Alling was employed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington DC and maintained residences in Washington and Lake Forest since 1962. He was an active member of both the Western Presbyterian Church in Washington and the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest, Ill., as a choir member and participant in church ministries. Alling was always known as a student of current events locally, nationally and internationally. His was involved in theater and performed in numerous productions by Center Stage and the Citadel Theater. He is survived by sister-in-law, Rosamond Brown, nephews, Charles and Benjamin, and cousins, Susan Varn, Carol Dearborn, Jane Bernhardt, Madi Green, and Jackie Greedy. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles H. and Bertha Alling Brown ’21, and his brother Charles H. Brown Jr. ’54.
1950 Suzanne Peterson FitzGerald, 71, died Sept. 18, 2004. A Lake Bluff resident, she was survived by daughter Margot Backus (Stephen Tennison) and son Russell Thomas FitzGerald (Donald Humphrey); brother Warren (Sally) Peterson, sister Julie (William Robert ’51) Peterson; and granddaughter Jerilyn Backus Tennison. Doris Kainer Galvin, 77, died Aug. 27, 2009. She married James Galvin on Dec. 7, 1954, in Park Ridge, Ill. She was survived by her husband, James; daughter, Deborah (Robert) Brottmiller; two grandchildren, David White and Melanie White; and two brothers, John (Georgia) Kainer and Fred Kainer. She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Meghan Auth. Patricia Merrifield Lawhorn, 79, died Sept. 15, 2012. She was predeceased by husband Benjamin, and survived by sons Barry (Sarah), and Ian, and daughter Melissa Lawhorn; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A resident of Des Plaines, Ill., Patricia was the secretary for St. Martin’s Episcopal Church for 22 years, as well as being very involved with the church. She loved gardening, cooking, sewing and the card club.
1951 Lawrence “Laurie” Allen Dresser died Apr. 10, 2014. Laurie was editor of the Spectator, played baseball and hockey, lettered in Varsity Football and tutored fellow students in English and math. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with degrees in Economics and Philosophy and attended law school at Wisconsin and DePaul University. He was a Finance Officer in the U.S. Army and part of a team of four which implemented a new cost accounting system in the U.S. and Europe; that system simplified accounting procedures until the military utilized computers. Upon returning to civilian life in Chicago, Laurie joined the Equitable, became a CLU, then a manager, specializing in wills, trusts and estate planning. In 1968, he was transferred to Los Angeles as an Agency Manager in the new regional headquarters. He was also active in Grey Y, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the United Way. After retiring from the Equitable, Laurie opened his own company, Affiliated Employers of California, offering group insurance and an optional group legal plan to his clients. He was a pioneer in the field of data processing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and is remembered by all as a person of integrity who was thoughtful, kind and understanding. He is survived by his wife, Diane Kulwin Dresser, son Bruce (Jill), daughter Julie (Faramarz) and five grandchildren: Jessica, Joseph and Scott dresser and Madeline and Daniel Ajakh. He was preceded in death by his son Mitchell.
1953 Philip Schleifer, 76, died Aug. 21, 2012. On Aug. 1, 1964, he married Suzanne Freybler. In 1967, he graduated from Marquette Medical School (now called the Medical College of Wisconsin) and practiced family medicine at Lakeland Medical Clinic in Woodruff, Wis., from 1968 to 1973. He then worked in the emergency room of Sacred Heart Hospital until 1979. From 1979 to 1984, Philip served the community of Colfax, Wis., through his family practice, which he regretfully sold after his health began to decline. He subsequently worked at UW-Stout Student Health Services until 1997, when he retired. Philip enjoyed medicine very much, especially while talking and building relationships with his patients. He was known as a kind CLASS NOTES
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in memoriam and modest man who always saw the best in others. He was survived by his wife Sue; son, Fred (Felicia Parsons); daughter, Kathy (Fraser) Cunningham; grandsons, Mike and Jack Harper; brother, Tom Schleifer ’63; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Philip was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Paul.
1954 Dr. John W. Ashline, 78, died Jan. 27, 2015. John was a Captain in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965. After retiring from the Army, he went on to pursue his medical education at the University of Iowa. His ophthalmology residency brought him to Denver, Colo. John loved the Denver Broncos and was a season ticket holder since 1971. He was also an avid hiker and climbed 34 of the Colorado 14’ers. Patients and colleagues respected and appreciated his quirky sense of humor. Once he retired, he volunteered weekly with his wife to deliver Meals on Wheels. John was a lifetime animal lover. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ashline; son Steve Ashline, daughter Kathryn Ashline (Dr. Jim Watson); four grandchildren; and his sisters, Judith Rigg and Sue (Jim) McCrary.
1959 Phyllis A. Notaro, 69. She was the loving mother of Christina (Sean) Meagher and Dawn Thropp; cherished grandmother of two grandsons; dear sister of Michael (Leslie) Notaro; aunt of Michael, John (Kim) and Nancy Notaro; beloved daughter of the late Michael and Irene Notaro; and step-daughter of the late Ruth Notaro.
1960 Susan Wright Shafer, 73, died Jun. 17, 2015. She received a Bachelor of Education in 1967 and a Masters of Education in 1969 from Saint Francis College Fort Wayne, Ind. She moved to the Tucson area in 1969. Susan was an elementary school teacher at Prince Elementary in the Amphi School District in Tucson for more than 25 years. She was an active member of Local Chapter BO of PEO since 1998, and the American Association of University of Women since the 1980s. Susan was a member of the Green Valley Community Church from the mid-1980s, and was an active participant in the Green Valley Interfaith Church Council. After she retired, Susan fully enjoyed her lifelong passion of traveling around the world. Family and friends enjoyed the postcards and pictures of a church in Italy, a temple in Greece, or even a site in Australia under the Southern Cross. Susan is survived by her son Michael (Kathy), and granddaughter Dee Ann; nephew Greg Wright (Susan), cousin Bob Spray, and many grandnieces and nephews.
1963 Mary Kristina Banz Gullo, died Sept. 24, 2010. Mary grew up in Lake Forest and also lived in Sevilla, Spain, as a child. As part of her program at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., she returned to Spain and studied for a year at the University of Madrid. A 1967 graduate of Lawrence, she moved to Washington, D.C., and joined the U.S. State Department, where she met Robert Gullo, whom she married in 1969. Together, the couple lived in Caracas, Venezuela; San Jose, Costa Rica, the birthplace of their six children; and in Annandale, Williamsburg, and Ashburn, Va. In 1979, 62
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Mary and her husband purchased a summer home in Essex, N.Y., where, with their children, Mary operated the Essex House Bed and Breakfast. She became a permanent resident of Essex in 1988 and was an enthusiastic participant of the many causes of her adopted town. She was a fire commissioner, an active member of the Adirondack Art Association and was greatly involved with the Essex Theatre Company in many capacities. From her earliest childhood, Mary’s passion was art. She became an accomplished and highly respected artist in several media, primarily painting and drawing, but also lithography, sculpture, and jewelry. Mary was known for her unbridled wit and wisdom and her infectious laugh, and a generous person. Mary is survived by her loving partner, Mark Rutkowski of Essex; children, Emily Gullo (Mike Casella), Dan Gullo, Charlie (Ho Suet Yen) Gullo, Laura (Joe) Goldy , Gerry Gullo, Tom Gullo; her former husband, Bob Gullo; her brother, Richard (Judy) Banz; and six grandchildren.
1964 Dorelle Denman, 67, of Utica, Ill.
1967 Craig Douglas Jones died Feb. 12, 2015. Craig was known as a Renaissance man, with myriad passions and talents. He was a skilled cook, mentor, and renovator of old homes. He was well-known as an expert on and purveyor of books; he was considered the heart and the face of The Reader’s Loft bookstore in De Pere, Wis. for two decades. Also a soulful musician, among other musical endeavors he was the bass player of the Spark Plugz blues band for a quarter century. He was a proud, nurturing father who raised three men of strong character. Family and friends note, “Craig will be missed tremendously, but his absence will be filled with the lessons, laughter, and fond memories that are his legacy. To know Craig was to be better off, and in the ways he enriched the lives of so many, he lives on.” He is survived by his wife, Peggy Barta Jones; sons Clayton, Zachary, and Jesse; sister Marcy, and mother Marcia; and many additional family and friends.
1978 Mark A. Nash died Feb. 5, 2009. A resident of Chicago, he was born on May 29, 1960.
1980 Luther Thomas Garcia died Jul. 14, 2015. He graduated from Butler University in 1984 and from Indiana University School of Law in 1994. Luther was a wel(l to r)espected and admired criminal defense attorney in Indiana. He was a private attorney based in Indianapolis and a former lawyer with the public defender’s offices in Vigo and Marion counties. Named a “Top 100 criminal trial lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Association, he was voted to the board of the Indiana Public Defender Council. Luther enjoyed sharing his expertise with others through legal education seminars across the State of Indiana. Luther was known for his intelligence, sharp wit, arched eyebrow, and a penchant for one- liners, at turns both hilarious and wise. He loved championing the underdog, cross-country motorcycles trips, and doting on his children, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his son Philip; daughter Lucy; grandson Tristan; his mother Beverly; brothers Herb ’79, Eugene, and Alex; and Lucy’s mother, Annie Christ-Garcia. He was predeceased by his father Dr. Heriberto Garcia.
1985 John Lomax Cerling, 41, died Jul. 28, 2008. He was the beloved son of Bruce (JoAnne) Cerling; cherished brother of Mary Beth (Bill) Wallace, Anne (Kenton) Kreager, Carolyn (Michael) Dolan, and Peggy (Robert) Schueneman; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
1994 Amy Elizabeth Walls Bates, 39, died Jul. 25, 2015. Amy graduated from Cornell University. After school, Amy moved to Chatham, N.Y., from New York City to build a life with the man she met on the first day of college. A small girl with huge character and heart, Amy’s kindness and unfailing good spirit made a giant impact on those around her. She found joy in being a mom and was dedicated to her daughters. She was known for her courage, selflessness, and uncomplaining resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Interested in everything, she studied architecture, pre-medicine, and English. She loved to travel, whether to Thailand or Belize or just down the road. Food was a passion—catching it, growing it, and preparing it. Amy loved real estate projects, the more derelict the better, despite the adventures bound to ensue. She is survived by her husband, Luther, and her daughters, Lucy and Mya; her mom Corinne; her sister Laura; her brother Kevin; one niece and three nephews; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.
2001 John Everett Jones died on Saturday Jul. 13, 2013. John Everett was known as a talented, funny, deep, intelligent, warm, engaging, and witty man. He was a poet and a lover of music with an imagination that knew no limits; a traveler with an adventurous spirit who adored anything spontaneous and beautiful in life. John was survived by his mother, Barbara Jo Evans; father Michael Jones; sister Christine Jones, sister and her children, Abigail and John-Michael (his namesake); stepparents Jeff Evans and Janet Jones; sisters Brooke and Brittany Evans; grandmother Jo Ann Graff ; grandparents Loretta and Ralph Jones; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather Donald Graff.
Making a Planned Gift to Lake Forest Academy LEGACY GIFTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION TO YOUR ALMA MATER AND TO ENSURE THE SCHOOL’S FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR YEARS TO COME. It’s simple to make a legacy gift to LFA. You can include a charitable bequest to LFA in your will (gifts of assets include cash, stock, real estate, etc.), list the school as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account, or arrange for a life income gift, such as a charitable remainder trust. For more information about making a gift to the Academy in your will, visit the planned giving page of the LFA website at: http:// lfanet.giftplans.org/ or contact Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso at: rkeyso@lfanet.org or (847) 615-3268. If you have already made arrangements to leave a legacy gift to the Academy, please contact us so that we can recognize you in the Richards & Tremain Society, the planned giving society at LFA. Thank you so much for remembering the Academy in your estate plans!
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Photos: Steve Ryder
Da Bears visit LFA
Just two weeks before they recorded “The Superbowl Shuffle,” the ’85 Chicago Bears held a practice session on Alumni Field. French teacher Steve Ryder captured the event on film, and he graciously shared these images with The Review. According to the 1986 yearbook, “The week preceding the Chicago vs. Dallas game, the Bears’ record was 10-0. Trying for an 11-0 record, they came to LFA to escape the reporters’ questions. Upon arriving at the field, they were immediately surrounded by avid fans. In the center of this crowd was Walter Payton. Students were braving the cold for a chance to see the popular ‘Refrigerator’ [William Perry]. Since the Bears had the best record in the NFL there was a lot of publicity and with the new courtesy booth it was easy to have a closed practice. Mike Ditka stood on the sidelines watching his team run the plays that would lead them to a victory. All the practices and hard work finally paid off, they defeated Dallas 44-0 and went on to win Superbowl XX.” LFA Alumni, are you in these photos? Who do you recognize? What do you remember about this event? Please share your recollection with Cathy Morrison at cmorrison@lfanet.org.
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Academy Fund THESE LOYAL ALUMNI MAKE RECURRING GIFTS TO LFA. SO CAN YOU!
Top to bottom, left to right: Casey Kennedy ’08, Phil Preiss ’06, Gail Amornpongchai ’04, Colin Campbell ’56, Jeff Blumenthal ’58, Gabe Llanas ’96, Sara Calfee ’05, Michael Simms ’08 and Shine Sun ’11
When you set up a recurring gift to LFA, you join a special group of people who provide support for LFA’s students and teachers every month. It’s easy. Go to www.lfanet.org/give and enter your information one time. You can divide your gift into as many installments as you would like. Be a part of this win-win program: You spread your donation amount throughout the year; LFA receives a steady stream of support all year round. Questions? (847) 615-3212
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LFA. Way Ahead.